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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 20.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 20.1 feet Sunday,
April 20.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Weather Alert

...Breezy South Winds Expected Through the Evening...

Sustained south winds at 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph
will continue through this evening, with isolated gusts to 50 mph
possible. The strongest gusts are most likely to occur across
southeast Missouri into southwest Illinois.

Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. A few tree limbs
may also be blown down. High profile vehicles may encounter some
driving difficulty, especially on east-west roads.

ISP reveals identity of Herrin shooting investigation victim

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Virginia L. Melton
Binkley-Ross Funeral Home

HERRIN, Ill. -- Police have revealed the victim's identity from last Saturday's death investigation in Herrin. 

Illinois State Police confirmed to News 3 on Saturday morning that Virginia L. Melton, 58, of Herrin was killed on Saturday, July 13, after a man is alleged to have shot her multiple times in a home in Herrin. 

According to previous reports from the ISP, police arrived at the home to find Melton already dead. Tyler Mezo, 38, of Herrin, was taken into custody as the prime suspect in this situation. 

At this time, it is unclear if Mezo has scheduled a court date. He remains innocent until he is found guilty by a judge and jury. 

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